翻译
Fānyì
Translation, to translate
原因 (yuányīn) — how to say "reason" in Chinese
Measure word: 个 (gè)
原因
Reason, cause
Character composition
原
cause
因
cause
Radicals / Keys
厂
Cliff
#27 · hǎn · 2 strokes
囗
Enclosure
#31 · wéi · 3 strokes
Synonyms
理由
reason, grounds
lǐ yóu · justification, for actions
缘故
reason, cause
yuán gù · formal, literary
Examples
会议推迟的原因是主要发言人突然生病，不能按时参加。
The reason for the meeting postponement is that the main speaker suddenly fell ill and cannot attend on time.
什么原因？
What is the reason?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "reason" in Chinese?
"reason" in Chinese is 原因 (yuányīn).
What does 原因 mean in English?
原因 (yuányīn) means "Reason, cause".
How is 原因 pronounced?
It is pronounced yuányīn (written as yuanyin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "reason" in Chinese characters?
It is written 原因.
What HSK level is 原因?
原因 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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